Obituaries

Feb 18, 2021

With his beloved wife, Rose, holding his hand, Steven Y. Ho mercifully and peacefully made it home to be with Lord on February 18, 2021.

Sadness quickly turned to reflection, gratitude, and appreciation for a remarkable life that Hollywood would beg to write a screenplay. Steven was known for his sense of humor and storytelling. Not that...

Feb 17, 2021

How is it possible to summarize a long, rich life in a few sentences? Which words do we choose as our final remembrance?

Edmund Scherer was many things:  a loyal and reliable friend, a gregarious host, a meticulous organizer, hilariously funny, generous to a fault, strong in body and character, and—above all—deeply devoted to his beloved wife, Eleanor,...

Feb 16, 2021

Jane Ireland died peacefully February 16, 2021 after 104 years of living a loving and beloved life.  Jane is one of three daughters of Hazel Zeller, a wonder of kindness herself. In High School Jane was honored to speak at her high school graduation and the National Honor Society. She earned her Associates Degree at a time when few...

Feb 14, 2021

Jim Harold Whiteaker, 82, a long-time resident of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on February 14, 2021, at home.  He served in the United States Air Force Reserves from 1960 to 1962 and was called up for active duty during the Berlin crisis. He graduated from the University of Missouri Columbia in 1963 with an engineering degree, was a former employee of Gustin...

Feb 14, 2021

Terril S. Huntley came into this world in a snow storm in Colby, KS March 21, 1944 and took his last breath from his earthly home in Muscotah, KS in what could have been the coldest day of 2021, on February 14.  His proud parents were Selden C and Letha (Keller) Huntley.  Welcoming a baby brother was his big...

Feb 12, 2021

Richard Saar Goos (born in Treynor, IA July 27,1925–died in Leawood, KS February 12, 2021)

Dick’s Celebration of Life is tentatively planned to be held in Overland Park, Kansas, in the Fall of 2021.  Details will be posted.

Richard Saar Goos (Dick) of Overland Park, Kansas, died peacefully of natural causes and in the presence...

Feb 8, 2021

Glenroy “Glen” Emmons, a resident of AdventHealth Care Center Overland Park, passed away on Monday, February 8th at the age of 95.

Glen was born and spent his formative years in the tiny village of Sikes in Winn Parish, Louisiana. He served stateside as a dentist’s assistant in the U.S. Navy during World War II, then attended...

Feb 7, 2021

Doris S. King of Overland Park, Kansas passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2021.    Doris was born November 1, 1925 to Millie and Martin Jensen in Kenosha, Wisconsin.  She married Irving King on Feb 16, 1946 and to this union were born three sons: Dennis, Dale and Douglas.   They later moved to Merriam, Kansas in 1954.

Doris...

Feb 6, 2021

Nancy Jean Robinson, 67, of Las Vegas, Nevada (formerly of Overland Park, KS) passed away February 6, 2021.  At this time no services are planned.  We welcome you to leave fond memories and condolences for the family on the Tribute Wall above.

Feb 3, 2021

John Neal McMullen, 83, of Gardner, KS, passed away on February 3, 2021, at Hospice House, Olathe, KS, surrounded by his family.

John was born April 12, 1937, in Washington, D.C. He was raised by Allen and Mabel McMullen in Montgomery County, MD. John graduated from Richard Montgomery High School in 1955 and from the University of...

Jan 31, 2021

Karen Kay Stacy, age 82, of Overland Park Kansas passed away on January 31, 2021 at Saint Luke’s South Hospital.  Karen was born October 26, 1938 in Paola, Kansas to the late Percy and Claribel (Elliott) Heidecker.  Karen graduated from Paola High School and went on to complete Nurse’s Training at Saint Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri in...

Jan 31, 2021

Denis Wayne Plumly, 70, passed away unexpectedly on January 31, 2021.  He was born on February 27, 1950 in Columbus, Ohio.  The oldest son of Walter Dean and Golda Mae Plumly, the family moved to Denver, Colorado followed by Mokena, Illinois, before settling in Kansas City, MO.  Denis attended Center Senior High School, where he excelled as a Defensive...

Jan 31, 2021

Gregory Thomas Neylon, 71, of Leawood, Kansas, passed away January 31, 2021 away after a courageous fight against GBM – Glioblastoma Multiforme.

He was proceeded in death by his parents, Ed and Helen Neylon and Sandra Sue Lynch Neylon.

Greg was married to his college sweetheart Marti Saathoff and they were blessed with two children....

Jan 30, 2021

Mary Ann Stapf, 90, Overland Park, Kansas passed away January 30, 2021 in Overland Park.    Mary Ann was born March 13, 1930 in Hamburg, Minnesota to Herbert and Lillian (Drier) Panning.   She married George A. Stapf January 23rd, 1954 in South St. Paul, Minnesota.  She was a registered nurse who worked in a number of hospitals and ultimately was...

Jan 30, 2021

Milton R. Peine, age 98, died peacefully at home on January 30, 2021.

Milt was born on June 21, 1922, to Arno and Julia (Hoffman) Peine in Mount Olive, Illinois. When he was five, his father died, so he and his mother moved to Batavia, Illinois, where she worked as a housekeeper to support herself and young...

Jan 28, 2021

Alwilda La Dean Shore was born December 25, 1929 to Henry and Magdalena Boatcher at Stover, Missouri.  She was baptized February 9, 1930 and confirmed April 4, 1944 at Christ Lutheran Church.  After high school, she moved to Kansas City.  She was married to Ralph Shore, who preceded her in death.  She was also preceded in death by her parents and...

Jan 26, 2021

David Leon Ghilino, 92, passed away peacefully in his Harlingen Texas home on January 26, 2021.  He was born in West Mineral, Kansas, on February 5, 1928.  He was the only child of David Ghilino and Philomena Ghilino of Cherokee, Kansas.  David grew up in extreme poverty during the great depression and was then drafted into the Army to...

Jan 26, 2021

Kelly, Evelyne, formerly of North Reading MA, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth John Kelly Sr. and beloved mother of the late Kenneth Kelly Jr. She is survived by her daughter Robin Sumple and her husband Don, daughter in law Wendy Kelly, grandchildren Kenneth Kelly, Nancy Kelly, Donnie Sumple and his wife...

Jan 24, 2021

Beverly Francis Cartmell, 75, of Overland Park, Kansas died on Sunday, January 24, 2021.  Beverly passed away 25 days after her husband, James LeRoy Cartmell on December 31, 2020.  She is also preceded in death by her stepson, David Cartmell.  Beverly was born on October 28, 1945 in Springfield, Missouri to Gufford A. and Francis Rodgers.  Beverly is survived...

Jan 24, 2021

Bill Pierce, 78, passed away on Sunday January 24, 2021 at St. Rose Hospital - San Martin campus, Las Vegas, NV, surrounded by both immediate and extended family.

He was born on December 4, 1942 to his parents, William R. Pierce and Maxine L. Simmons (Pierce) Stanco in Jackson County, MO.  He graduated from Southwest High School...